Education: Cornell University, Bachelor of Arts / Science
Harvard University, Master of Business Administration
Born in Berlin, Jarislowsky moved to Canada in 1949 after earning his M.B.A. at Harvard. Six years later founded Jarislowsky Fraser, an asset manager that today manages $50 billion on behalf of institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. Outspoken critic of excessive executive pay. Has advocated for a common currency among Nafta members. In addition to eclectic art collection that includes jade, Chinese furniture and Eskimo artifacts, owns private island in British Columbia with 16 miles of shoreline. Inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame.